Small Healthy Changes

06/24/2025

Great info!

I’ve been teaching for years that a whole food plant-based diet is powerful medicine. Now science is catching up.

A groundbreaking clinical trial just proved that what you eat can directly affect how well your immune system fights cancer.

At MD Anderson, researchers recently completed a rigorous trial testing two whole-food diets in melanoma patients receiving immunotherapy — one standard, one high in fiber.

Why fiber?
Because it feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which can influence how your immune system responds to cancer treatment.

This isn’t just theory:
Patients on the high-fiber diet saw a dramatic boost in treatment response rates — more than double compared to the standard fiber group.

And the trial didn’t stop there. It also tracked:
• How fiber changes gut microbiome function
• Impact on metabolism and immune system activity
• Safety, side effects, and quality of life during treatment

All using a rigorous, double-blinded design — the gold standard for clinical research.

This could reshape how we think about diet’s role in cancer care — turning food from “support” into strategy.

Even small changes — like increasing fiber to 30 grams a day — might make a real difference.

💬 What fiber-rich foods do you rely on? Drop your favorites below!
💌 Share with someone who needs to hear food can be part of their treatment plan.

Sources:
MD Anderson Cancer Center Study #2020-0158
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/nutrivention-food-as-medicine.h00-159776445.html?cmpid=email

05/15/2025

We use the Fire Element dog food for our little Welshie & love it so much. We notice he is calmer & way less allergies when we feed him this.

PET FOOD THAT FOLLOWS HOLISTIC PRINCPLES 📣
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☯️ This is food therapy for dogs.

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05/09/2025

I was so curious about this new supplement I’ve been hearing about so I tried it for the past 3 weeks & it is absolutely amazing!

I have used this in place of my fish oil supplements & it’s definitely a keeper.

It does everything they say it does & a lot more in my opinion. The biggest changes I have noticed is appetite control/blood sugar as well as cholesterol have dropped by a lot in only these 3 weeks. I have noticed skin improvements, especially a big reduction in cellulite. I see better brain function & even increased steady energy levels as well as better sleep.

I love that it’s only one little capsule once a day, too.

I highly recommend this for anti-aging. In studies it has been known to actually change the shape of cells into healthier cells as we age.

Comment “fatty15” if you want to try it & I’ll send you a discount link.

04/01/2025

Parsley is very easy to grow!🌿

02/21/2025

Today I need some gardening🌱 advice please🙏 It’s growing season here in Florida. I have a couple of raised beds ready to go. Last year I started way too late so here we are & very excited & hopeful!

This is my first time trying to grow a garden from seeds. Last year I did potted tomatoes & did well all the way until beginning of July.

I wasn’t expecting any of my heirloom seeds to even sprout🌱 Now what do I do? Help🙏

So far I have assorted green peppers, jalapeno peppers, a couple of heat resistant tomatoes 🍅, zucchini, cucumbers, basil, garlic & watermelon. I also already have Rosemary doing well & basil.

What do you fertilize young plants with? I’ve heard diluted banana water, coffee grounds, etc…what do you experienced gardeners use that you love?

I’m not spraying them with anything which will be a challenge here but I did fence the critters out. I heard plant Marigolds? What else?

I normally don’t do well with plants so I’m afraid I will overwater or transfer to the raised beds too soon.

Let me know any tips you have for me in the comments or messsge me. Thanks!♥️ Any sliver of advice much appreciated🙏

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02/03/2025

01/20/2025

The DO-HEALTH trial tested the effects of three key interventions on cancer risk:

1. 2000 IU of vitamin D3 per day
2. Omega-3s
3. Simple Home Strength Exercises (SHEP)

When combined, these three simple interventions cut cancer risk by nearly 61%.

Here’s what the 5-year study on 2157 seniors found:

• Vitamin D3 + Omega-3s = 48% reduction in cancer risk
• Vitamin D3 + SHEP = 44% reduction
• Omega-3s + SHEP = 48% reduction
• All three together = 61% reduction in cancer risk. 💥

Study takeaway: If you’re 70 or older, exercising and key supplementation (Vitamin D3 and Omega-3s) can have a significant impact on your cancer risk.

Even though this study focused on older people, there is sufficient evidence that D3, omega-3s and exercise can reduce cancer risk in younger folks too. 🙂

I like Flora Organic Flax Oil for Omega 3s.

✳️ Comment D3 and I will send you my article Vitamin D: The Number One Anticancer Vitamin. Or go to chrisbeatcancer.com and search “vitamin D.”

💌 These are simple things anyone can do. Please share!

Link to study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35821820/

01/19/2025

Were you aware that something as simple as exercise could help stop cancer from progressing and lower your risk of death?

A recent study out of South Africa has just confirmed that physical activity before cancer diagnosis has a powerful impact on both cancer progression and mortality!

Here’s what the study revealed:
Moderate to high physical activity (just 60 mins a week) was linked to:
• 27% less risk of cancer progression
• 47% less risk of death from any cause

This means that even small amounts of exercise can make a huge difference when it comes to fighting cancer!
• Low activity (1-59 minutes/week) still reduced risk, but not as much.
• No activity was associated with higher risk of both progression and death.

And here’s the kicker…
Exercise may be the most accessible, cost-effective “medicine” we have when it comes to cancer management. As little as 60 minutes of exercise per week could be your game-changer!

Key Takeaways:
• Physical activity helps prevent cancer progression and improves survival rates.
• Prostate, breast, and skin cancers saw the most significant benefits from physical activity.
• Even low physical activity can still make a difference!

Take action NOW:
• If you’re not already exercising, aim for at least 1 hour per week, 10 minutes per day, to start.
• Already moving? Aim for optimal: 300 minutes per week, 50 minutes per day 5 days a week, of moderate exercise.

💬 What’s your favorite way to stay active? Walking, running, cycling, CrossFit, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, cage fighting? I want to know!

Link to article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercise-may-help-stop-cancer-progression-lower-death-risk #60-minutes-of-regular-weekly-exercise-may-reduce-the-likelihood-of-cancer-progression

01/10/2025

Most people assume they have a magnesium deficiency. You see it plastered everywhere lately. Magnesium is a great supplement but I see a lot of clients with extremely high magnesium (and calcium) levels.

Consider checking your Omega 3 and 6 levels especially if you are 40 and over. Especially if you have pesky skin conditions like chronic eczema, dermatitis and/or psoriasis. Individuals who are chronically dehydrated can also benefit from a fish oil supplement.
Be sure it comes from an excellent source.

Please check with your medical provider if you are not sure. Do not take aspirin, advil or other over the counters with fish oil.

01/09/2025

Are you tired of processed cereal bars like I am? It’s so hard to find ones that don’t have a bunch of inflammatory seed oils in them. So…I decided to create some myself. These have a nice balance of protein, healthy fats & lower carbs. Kids will love these, too♥️

Recipe for Protein Packed Cereal Bars

1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
1 cup raw honey
1/2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste or 2 tsp’s Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Celtic Sea Salt

Heat above on stovetop low heat. In large bowl combine these below:

1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 cup H**p Protein
1-2 scoops any flavor Protein Powder ( I used Ballerina Farms Maple-Cinnamon protein powder)
1 cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds (shelled)
1 cup Walnuts
2 cups Eat Love Bird cereal mixed with
2 cups Farmers We Know Gluten-Free Sprouted Brown Rice Cacao Crisps

Combine melted peanut butter mixture in a large bowl with dry ingredients. Spread onto large sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes. Then cut into desired shape(s). Refrigerate or freeze.

Variation: Before refrigerating, you may add a thin layer of melted chocolate🍫 on top.

Another Variation: Add 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes into dry mixture.

ENJOY!♥️

01/06/2025

You must try ‘s version of Rigatoni Pie 😍 if you haven’t seen her amazing recipes yet, go check her out!

It was much easier than I thought it would be to put it all together & pretty quickly, too. Turned out I already had all the ingredients & I’ll tell ya…it seriously feeds an army or you can save for leftovers.

My springform pan was being used so I tried it in this & it actually worked out great.

I was worried that the pasta wouldn’t fully cook but no problem whatsoever. Will def make this one again✅
Loved it!

12/25/2024